Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole

Broccoli and cauliflower simmer in salt water until tender. Onion sautéed in butter and when soft, broccoli, cauliflower and cooked white rice are added. Velveeta cheese, cream of chicken soup, and milk are stirred in to complete casserole mixture. Mixture is spooned into casserole dish, topped with cracker crumbs and baked until golden brown and bubbly.

Ingredients -
1/2 cup Cooked White Rice
1 teaspoon Salt
10 ounces Broccoli Florets
10 ounces Cauliflower Florets
1/2 cup Butter
1 Yellow or White Onion, chopped
1 pound Processed Cheese Food, cubed
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
3/4 cup Milk
1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz Crackers
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Add several quarts of water to large saucepan or stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat.

3. Add salt, broccoli florets, and cauliflower florets to boiling water.

4. Reduce heat to low and simmer vegetables for 10 minutes.

5. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

6. Add onion and sauté until soft.

7. Stir broccoli, cauliflower, and rice into the skillet.

8. Stir to coat in butter and onion mixture.

9. Stir in the processed cheese food, cream of chicken soup and milk.

10. Transfer the entire mixture into large shallow casserole dish.

11. Top with crushed Ritz crackers.

12. Bake 30 minutes.

 



Cauliflower Recipe Tip -
Cauliflower

The large white head of cauliflower is surrounded by green leaves. The white head is the part of the plant most often used in cooking.


Cauliflower Recipe Tip -
Yellow Onions

Yellow onions account for more than 75% of the world’s onion production. Yellow onions are strong in flavor, store well, and are well suited to a variety of cooking methods.




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